Predatory Journals & Publishers

Note: The MDC publication fund does not cover fees incurred by the publication of articles in predatory journals!

Publishing in a predatory journal or participating in a predatory conference can result in a number of disadvantages. In any case, scientists' reputations suffer when their work is published or presented in an obscure and dubious environment.

Predatory publishers lure scientists with the promise of a good peer review or the guarantee of publication or a conference contribution. After accepting the article or abstract, they charge high fees. The victims are often threatened with bills, payment reminders, or even lawsuits.